Frameless Shower Door. What is It?

The frameless shower door is definitely a step up.

In years past, you may have had a shower/tub with a shower curtain. Then, you stepped up to a framed shower door (a shower door that has thin metal framing on all four sides). Then, you may have thought: Well, a frameless shower door would certainly enhance the look of my bathroom. How about it?

Frameless Shower Door Basics

• Better Looking - Face it, frameless shower doors look great. It's a simple slab of thick tempered glass that pivots smoothly from the shower wall or a glass shower enclosure.
• Thicker Glass - Because frameless shower doors do not have the structural benefit of metal framing, the glass must be thicker. Glass is typically about a quarter-inch thick.
• Heavy - A 72" x 36" frameless door may weigh as much as 70 pounds. Compare to a framed shower door, which may weigh about 45-50 pounds.
• Expensive - Costs run from the $400 to the thousands. Framed shower doors easily will cost 40% less.
• Easier to Clean - Solid sheet of glass has no framing to impede cleaning.
• Difficult to Install - Because of the frameless door's excessive weight, care must be taken to ensure that it is securely installed--a task often best left to professionals.
• Left or Right Opening - Most frameless doors have the option of hinges being installed on either side--but don't assume so.
  

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